Chapter 3: Requiem City's Destruction and Betrayal
It's now nighttime and Ky gets ready for bed while still thinking about the white cloaked figure giving him the gift earlier and how the white cloaked figure knows his name, but Ky is also thinking about whoever is coming tomorrow to take him away.
"I wonder who the person coming tomorrow is. And why am I being taken away?" Ky asked in his mind.
Just then, Ky hears a load roar outside and he looks out his window.
"A storm? No biggie. It'll pass tomorrow I hope." Ky said.
"Yeah. Don't think that, kid." A voice said and Ky turns to see the boy.
"Who're you? What's going on?" Ky asked.
"Go out and see for yourself. I wouldn't promise that you or your 'loved ones' would be safe right about now." The boy said.
"Wait. What're you talking about?" Ky asked, as he looks outside, but notices the boy is gone already. "I'd better find Mom. I think it's a storm, but I have a very bad feeling." Ky said, as he leaves his room and goes to Sophia's room. "Mom! Something wrong is happening!" Ky said.
"Yes. I know. This is no ordinary storm. Ky, we need to get out here before it's too late." Sophia said.
"Wait a minute. What's going on here? What's gonna happen?" Ky asked.
"Nothing will happen as long as we're together." Sophia said.
"I'd better find Pax, Nex, and Griff. I wanna see if they're okay." Ky said.
"Right, but let's hurry." Sophia said.
(Downtown)
(Battle Theme: Night of Fate)
Ky and Sophia leave the house to search for Ky's friends through the city, but they see the sky getting darker and he sees something in the sky, much to his horror.
"What's going on? What's happening?" Ky asked.
Just then, Ky and Sophia see black creatures with yellow eyes, antennas, and claws emerging from the ground and Ky looks horrified.
"They're here..." Sophia said.
"Mom, what are these things?" Ky asked.
"Just stay close to me." Sophia said, as she summons what looks like a silver sword with a sapphire hilt.
The black creatures charge to attack, but Sophia slashes at the creatures with her sword.
"Mom...when did..." Ky was cut off by Sophia.
"No time to explain. Hurry." Sophia said.
Ky follows Sophia through Requiem City and Sophia slashes at the creatures in their way and they keep finding Pax, Nex, and Griff while still dealing with the creatures, but just then, they hear a scream and they believe it's coming from a church and so they go to the church to find Ky's friends and they see Griff being attacked by the black creatures.
(Church)
"Griff! Run away!" Ky yelled.
"Ky, what's going on here?" Griff asked, as Sophia destroys the creatures.
"Where are Pax and Nex?" Sophia asked.
"I dunno." Griff answered.
"We have to hurry and find them. We gotta get outta here." Ky said.
"What? And miss all the fun?" A voice asked and they see the boy Ky saw earlier on the stained glass window.
"You. Did you cause this?" Ky asked.
"Not really. We just chose this world." The boy answered, as he jumps off.
"Chose this world? For what?" Griff asked, confused.
"Have you noticed? The door has opened. Your world is nearing deep crud and neither of you will be able to do anything." The boy said.
"What're you talking about?" Ky asked.
"Are you stupid or something? This is the end of your world and you'll all be joining it very soon!" The boy said, as he laughs manically.
"This will not happen!" Sophia said, pointing her sword at the boy.
"Sophia. Former member of the long forgotten Ten Heroes." The boy said.
"Ten...heroes...?" Ky asked confused.
"I see you've heard of them." Sophia said.
"Hey, my master was a good friend of you guys, not to mention the leader's apprentice." The boy said, as he takes out two black blades from both arms.
"I will not let you harm my son or his friends!" Sophia said.
"Hahahahahahaha! You still think that puppy is your son?! He has NOTHING!" The boy said.
"Silence! Back off or die!" Sophia threatened.
"You think you can handle me? What about him?" The boy asked.
"What?" Ky asked and he hears another scream and the two turn to see Griff being held by a giant snake.
"Griff!" Ky said.
"I hope I'm not late for the party." A voice said and they see another young man with paler skin, spiky long dark green hair with two bangs on his shoulders, dark green eyes with slit pupils, wearing a black and dark green trench coat, a grey shirt under the trench coat, dark blue pants with black chain like markings on, black and red shoes, and black gloves.
"You're just in time, Master." The boy said.
"Good. Has he done his job?" The young man asked.
"Yes, Master. Can I kill them?" The boy asked.
"Yes. But not Birthday-boy. I have special plans for him." The young man said and he sees Sophia. "Ah, Sophia. Long time no see." The young man said and Sophia is shocked to see him and she gasps.
"...Lord Zervik..." Sophia said.
"It's been quite a while. How're your friends. Dead? Gone to do things? Ya know, I kinda wanted to see my old friend again, but I guess you and this boy will have to do." Zervik said, as he summons what looks like another key shaped sword with a dark green edge with black markings, black fangs for teeth, a cobra head at the top of the edge, tan hilt, black handle, and a dark green chain with two snakes at the end. "Kaos, you may play with the captive boy, but do play nice." Zervik said.
"Ooooooh! I'm gonna ENJOY this!" Kaos said, as he charges at Griff.
"Griff!" Ky cried, but Sophia slashes at Kaos.
"Now, now. That's not very lady like, Sophia." Zervik said.
"Shut up, Zervik! Whatever you're planning, I'll ensure your plot will fail!" Sophia said.
"Oh? What about the door?" Zervik asked.
"I'll make sure it will be closed!" A voice said and they see the young man arriving to the church, carrying another key shaped sword with a black edge and teeth, blue hilt, dark grey handle, teal spikes on the edge, and a black chain with a blue star at the end. "Zervik...never thought I'd see your face again." The young man said.
"Ah, Chris. So glad you came to join the party. Has your pitiful apprentice arrived too?" Zervik asked.
"Here's your answer!" A voice said and it's Pax, who is carrying another key shaped weapon with a white skeletal edge, cyan crystals for teeth, white dragon shaped head at the top of the edge, white hilt, white handle, and a white and cyan chain with a crystal at the end and Pax slashes at the snake, freeing Griff.
"Thanks, Pax." Griff said.
"Pax...where did you..." Ky was cut off by Pax.
"I'll explain later. You need to get outta here." Pax said.
"You think you can protect this boy?" Kaos asked.
"It's my mission! Now back off!" Pax yelled, as he transforms his weapon into an ax and swings it at Kaos, who dodges and slashes with his arm blades, but Pax blocks and attacks back.
"Why don't we play for old time's sake, Chris?" Zervik said, as he attacks with his key sword, but Chris blocks.
"You twisted snake!" Chris said, as he unleashes fireballs, but Zervik dodges and summons snakes, but Sophia slashes with her sword and attacks Zervik.
"Isn't this cool, Ky?" Griff asked.
"Hardly. My mom and Pax are fighting these guys and they're gonna get killed. I have to do something!" Ky said, but just then, the black creatures appear and they start covering Ky. "AAAAAAGGGGHHH!" Ky screamed.
"Ky!" Griff cried.
"No! Ky!" Pax cried, but Kaos slashes with his arm blades.
"Hahahahahahaha! Now that boy's mine!" Zervik said, but Chris attacks with his key weapon, but Zervik blocks.
"You monster!" Chris yelled, as he delivers a powerful kick.
"Hold on, Ky." Sophia said, as she goes to the black creatures, but Kaos slashes with his arm blades to stop Sophia.
"C'mon! Ain't it fun to watch others suffer?" Kaos asked, but Pax attacks with his key weapon.
"Enough is enough!" Pax yelled, but a snake catches him.
"You poor brat. You should realize now that no matter what you do, it's useless." Zervik said.
"Let go of him!" Griff demanded, but Kaos pierces Griff through his abdomen with his arm blade.
"Ya know, you're not doing jack and I've already forgotten you. Here I thought the weak should be dying first." Kaos said.
"Zervik, let them go NOW!" Chris shouted.
"Why should I? This world is nearing its end. There's no point in these brats being alive." Zervik said, but Sophia slashes with her sword.
"NO ONE is dying here!" Sophia yelled, but Zervik slashes with his key sword and then slashes at Sophia's stomach and she kneels down in pain.
"Now, now, Sophia. It's not that bad in the afterlife. You'll probably get to join your fellow heroes. Give 'em my regards." Zervik said.
"Leave her alone!" Chris demanded, as he attacks with his key sword, but Zervik slashes back.
While the fight is happening and Zervik and Kaos are hurting everyone, Ky is still trapped by the black creatures.
"Everyone is fighting. I'm not doing anything. I have to do SOMETHING! What am I supposed to do?" Ky asked in his mind.
Just then, a bright light shines within the black creatures and everyone sees the light.
"Now what?" Zervik asked and just then, the black creatures are gone and they see Ky free.
Ky is now standing and he's now carrying what looks like another key shaped weapon that has a blue edge, white angel wing for teeth, a crown at the top of the edge, gold hilt, silver handle, white stars on the edge, and blue and silver chain with a gold crown at the end.
"Huh? What is this thing?" Ky asked.
"Ky. He has a Keyblade too." Pax said.
"I knew this day would come." Chris said.
"So the brat has the Keyblade as well. Unfortunately, he just wielded it and is doomed to die." Zervik said.
"Can I kill 'im?" Kaos asked.
"No time, Kaos. The destruction is nearing completion. Bring Chris' apprentice and his friend." Zervik ordered.
"Sure." Kaos said.
"No!" Pax yelled, as he frees himself from the snake.
"You can't escape us. Now get over here." Kaos said.
"That's not gonna happen." Sophia said, as he slashes at Kaos.
"You stubborn woman." Zervik said, as he summons a snake and catches Sophia.
"MOM!" Ky cried. "Leave her alone!" He demanded.
"Don't worry. I'll take good care of her." Zervik said.
"I said LEAVE HER ALONE!" Ky shouted, as he charges at Zervik, who disappears with Sophia in dark mist. "MOM!" Ky cried.
"Ky!" A voice cried and Ky turns to see Kaos taking Griff.
"Let him go!" Ky yelled, as he charges at Kaos, who disappeared in dark mist.
"Oh, no you don't, you brat!" Chris yelled, as he goes after the dark mist and disappears in it.
"Hey! Get back here!" Ky yelled.
"Ky, calm down." Pax said.
"How can I calm down when I just saw my mother being taken away by some creepy monster?" Ky asked.
"We'll help you get Sophia and Griff back. Now, we have to find that door and seal it." Pax said.
"What door?" Ky asked.
"Well, Ky..." Pax was cut off by a voice.
"It's too late. Even if you do have that key with you, your world is still dying." The voice said and it's Nex.
"Nex! What happened to you? I thought something bad happened!" Ky said.
"I had...things to take care of." Nex said.
"Well, come on. We need to get outta here." Ky said.
"Yeah. Requiem City's in bad shape. Where's Griff?" Nex asked.
"He and my mom got taken by two bad guys." Ky answered.
"I see. Then let's go. I know people who can help us." Nex said.
"Wait a minute. Nex, what did you mean by 'things'." Pax asked, making Nex almost shocked.
"What do you mean, Pax?" Ky asked.
"Nex, are you the ones responsible for opening the door?" Pax asked.
"..." Nex doesn't say anything.
"Nex?" Ky asked.
"...Yes. It was I who opened the door. I'm the one who started all of this. The Heartless are now attacking this world." Nex said.
"Heartless...?" Ky asked, confused.
"Why would you do that?!" Pax demanded.
"My goal. This world's death is nothing more but a stepping stone to me. Who gives a crap about this pitiful world and it dying?" Nex said.
"I DO!" Ky said. "Why don't you care about this?" Ky asked.
"Because this world is nothing but a hellhole. Have you even noticed the crap I've had to deal with other people giving me? Have you noticed the way they treat me? Every time they look at me, they look either disgusted, angry, or frightened. What do I do when they treat me like that? I have to put up with it and not do anything. Guess what, Ky, I'm done with that crap now. Everyone deserves this. This is their fate now." Nex said.
"But...you promised you wouldn't change! We all did!" Ky said.
"I lied. That, and I'm just adapting to what my heart really wants." Nex said, smirking.
"What are you up to?" Pax asked.
"Not your concern. I'm done being around here. I only came here to say goodbye, Ky and then I'll be on my way. Have fun in the afterlife with this worthless excuse for this world." Nex said.
"No..." Ky said, as tears start to flow from his face.
"I'll make you pay!" Pax said, as he transforms his Keyblade into a blaster and shoots at Nex, who unleashes a dark barrier around him.
"You wanna play, Pax? Let's play." Nex said, as his left eye turns dark blue and he's being covered in shadows until he is transformed into a black imp creature with dark blue marks.
"Oh, my God..." Ky said, horrified.
"Not good..." Pax said.
"dIe!" Imp Nex said, as he attacks the two boys with his claws, but Pax attacks with his Keyblade.
"Ky, you gotta get outta here!" Pax said, as he uses his Keyblade to unleash a portal.
"But I'm not leaving you!" Ky said.
"Don't worry about me! You have your destiny to fulfill! I was tasked to protect you everyday by my master and...tomorrow...we were gonna take you somewhere so you could learn to use your new Keyblade, but now since Requiem City is meeting its end, that can't happen now. I'm gonna do what I can to keep Nex back and I'll try to seal the door. You gotta find Griff and your mother." Pax said.
"No! I can't..." Ky was cut off by Pax.
"Listen, Ky. Everything we've done together, I've had a lot of fun. Even though I was just supposed to protect you, I enjoy having you for a friend and Griff too. Don't worry. I'm not gonna die. We'll meet again. I promise." Pax said, smiling.
"eNoUgH wItH yOuR sApPy CrAp! DiE!" Imp Nex said, as he attacks again.
"GO!" Pax said, as he pushes Ky into the portal, but Ky holds onto to something.
"Pax, wait!" Ky said, but his grip is too weak that he lets go and gets sucked into the portal. "PAX! NEX!" Ky shouted, as he's now in the portal and the portal closes.
"Goodbye for now, Ky...and be safe." Pax said and turns to Imp Nex. "Okay, Nex. I'll kill you if I have to!" Pax said, as he charges at Imp Nex, who charges as well and the two clash at each other.
Wow. What the hell did I just put in? Oh, well. I hope you guys enjoyed this anyway. I know this wasn't good, but I did my best on this. Next time, Ky ends up in a different place and while he's looking around, he meets and befriends someone. I'm out. See you all next time.